U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to Sweden to meet NATO allies this week, carrying a message from President Donald Trump: America feels let down by countries that wouldn’t support its military actions in Iran. Rubio singled out Spain over its refusal to let U. S. forces use its bases,
'A betting market has pushed the chance of a U. S. military strike on Cuba up to nearly fifty percent, drawing in more than four million dollars from people who think the situation could turn deadly. The wagers focus on a full‑scale invasion, not on smaller actions like shelling or cyber attacks.
Cuba recently warned that any U. S. military move against the island would backfire badly. The warning came after a report suggested Cuba bought over 300 drones and talked about using them near U. S. military spots. Cuba’s leaders say they aren’t a threat at all. They argue every country has the rig
A top U. S. official touched down in Greenland’s capital last Sunday, landing in Nuuk just as politicians brace for high-stakes talks over Arctic control. Jeff Landry, a U. S. governor sent by Washington to push for American oversight of the island, seems to be arriving at an awkward time. His missi
Leaders from seven major economies meet in Paris this week to talk about why global money isn’t flowing fairly. The two-day chat starts after a flashy meeting between the U. S. and China wrapped up with more handshakes than real deals. Trade fights and raw material grabber are still stealing the sho
The latest warning from Washington came in a weekend social media post that lacked specifics but carried sharp teeth. "Speed matters for Iran, " it read. "Fast action needed—or nothing will remain. " The message came as negotiators from both sides attempt to turn a fragile April truce into lasting p
The United Arab Emirates has decided to leave OPEC, the global oil producers' club, but insists money—not politics—drove the move. The country now plans to raise its oil production from about 3 to 3. 5 million barrels per day up to 5 million by next year. Officials say the choice was made after chec
The trip was supposed to make headlines, but ended up showing how little actually changed between the two biggest economies. Both sides talked about Taiwan, Iran, and trade, yet no clear steps came out of the meeting. China buys a lot of oil from Iran, so some expected Beijing to help calm tensions.
Leadership meetings always come with mixed signals. When the U. S. president lands in China this week, the official line says trade and security will top the agenda. Yet behind the red carpets, the two sides are quietly wrestling with an old question: how much oil keeps a war alive? China buys Iran
Russia has sharply criticized Armenia for allowing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to speak in Yerevan last week. During his visit, Zelenskiy warned that Russian leaders might face drone threats over Red Square during Moscow’s Victory Day parade on May 9—a claim Moscow dismissed as reckless.
